roar

BrE /rəʊɑː/ AmE /roʊr/

verb en → es

past roared pp roared ing roaring

1 LION [intransitive] B2

to make a loud, deep sound like that of a lion or other large animal

rugir

Collocations roar with laughter

  • The lion roared loudly.

    El león rugió fuertemente.

2 ENGINE [intransitive] B1

to make a loud, rough sound when starting or running

rugir (del motor)

Collocations engine roar

  • The car's engine roared as it started.

    El motor del coche rugió cuando arrancó.

3 LOUD [transitive] B1

to shout or speak in a very loud voice

gritar, vociferar

  • roar something
  • He roared his anger at the crowd.

    Él gritó su ira a la multitud.

1 LOUD [intransitive] C1

to make a loud, deep sound like that of thunder or waves crashing on the shore

rugir (del mar)

Collocations roar of the sea

  • The waves roared against the cliffs.

    Las olas rugieron contra los acantilados.